Supporting the development of the legal framework necessary for the full realization of the UN System-wide Strategy on Gender Parity.

Work with Geneva based multilateral organisations to ensure that they have robust and transparent systems in place to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse, specifically seeking pledges from senior policy makers.

Organize or co-organize at least two events in the year aimed at promotion of gender equality and advancement of women’s rights at the international organizations in Vienna, as well as supporting actions or initiatives taken by other Permanent Missions and/or civil society in this regard.

Commit to devote particular attention to the specific situation of women and girls and gender dimensions in Austria’s initiatives, and continually introduce gender aspects in our discussions at UN organisations in Geneva.

By December 2018, the number of WHO female staff in the professional and higher categories is increased by 3% from 42% in 2015 to 45% in 2018, with a focus on increasing the number of women at the P5 level and above.

I will ensure that all Senior Managers in the Department of Field Support have completed Gender Bias training by the end of 2018.

I will set ambitious annual targets for the appointment of more women to Head and Deputy Head of Mission positions in UN peace operations in the field, with a view to reaching gender parity among these senior leadership positions no later than 31 December 2021.

Conduct a staff survey to monitor levels of awareness and perceptions in relation to gender
equality.